Computer Basics and MS Word Notes
1. Press the power button to turn on the computer and click Shut Down to turn it off.
2. Desktop is the main screen of the computer that shows icons and files.
3. Windows 7 is an operating system.
4. An operating system manages all computer activities.
5. RAM is the temporary memory of a computer.
6. CPU is the brain of the computer and processes data.
7. Computer configuration shows the hardware details of a computer.
8. Icons are small pictures that represent programs and files.
9. The desktop displays files, folders, and programs.
10. Basic desktop icons include This PC and Recycle Bin.
11. Folders are used to organize files and documents.
12. Common file types are DOCX, PDF, and MP3.
13. Files can be copied, saved, and backed up for safety.
14. Deleting files removes data, and formatting erases all data from a disk.
15. Connect the printer to the computer and install its driver.
16. A new document is used to create a new file.
17. Saving stores a document for future use.
18. Open a document to view and edit it.
19. Multiple documents can be opened at the same time.
20. Typing text means writing text in MS Word.
21. Basic settings control the appearance of a document.
22. MS Word allows text, images, and tables to be inserted.
23. Characters and text can be added to a document.
24. Undo reverses the last action.
25. Press Enter to start a new paragraph.
26. Special characters and symbols can be added to a document.
27. A page break starts content on a new page.
28. Font size and color can be changed in a document.
29. Alignment arranges text on the page.
30. A hyperlink connects to a web page.
31. Spell checking corrects spelling errors.
32. A table organizes data in rows and columns.
33. Column size can be adjusted as needed.